This is a vintage kimono jacket, called a haori, made for a man. The lining of men's haori jackets often depict a scene or motif that was of special interest to the original owner.

The lining of this man's kimono jacket features a lovely blue background and a dark blue folding fan shape that is illuminated with a beautiful pine tree. The two elderly folks are Jo and Uba - figures from the Takasago story:  She sweeps away troubles and he rakes in good fortune.

The outer silk is a solid black with five pine lozenge crests. This jacket also includes the signature of the artist at the lower left side collar.

A couple blemishes are on the front side sleeve lining but would not distract from the art on the back, see last photo.

We display these haori inside out to feature the lining when it is unique. All of the stitching is hidden, so these jackets can normally be displayed or worn (in the West, at least) either way.

If you need a display rod to hang your purchase, we offer 60" wooden rods - see tab below.

See video below for how haori are worn these days.